Monolith Magma - who's got one?

[Colonel Monk]

BUMP

Y'all said wait a week - and it's been nearly two....

so, wondering who has received the magma and howzit?

CM

 

[bassboysam]

Mine is supposed to be here on Friday but the rest of the guys should be receiving them in the next few days.

 

[straightedge79]

Mine took a while too but it´s worth it! It´s awesome!

Mine would have been done sooner but due to the difference in current the transformer took longer than expected.

I got the Magma Driver #1

 

[Colonel Monk]

Can't wait for some clips. Yeah, I know that there are clips on Monolith's site, but in particular I'd like to hear it thru a tube power amp and a nice cab - mic'd.

Please.

 

[Gonzo476]

Hey guys. I ordered a Magma Driver on the first of November and as far as I know it hasn't shipped yet. Is anyone in a similar situation?

 

[bassboysam]

It's slow going, small operation at Monolith so just be patient I'm sure it will be worth it.

 

[Gonzo476]

It's slow going, small operation at Monolith so just be patient I'm sure it will be worth it.

I know, just curious. Wade sent me an e-mail last week saying that he would ship it at the beginning of this week, but I haven't received a shipping confirmation e-mail or anything. Maybe it's on its way already

 

[eyeballkid]

he's a one man army, and he builds things one at a time as they are ordered, whether its a cab, a pedal, or what have ya... the Magmas took a little over 2 months, so dont be alarmed Wade will do ya right. He was about a week behind with the Magmas from the time he said they would ship... such is life... It will be worth the wait.

 

[MONOLITHLOUD]

To all that wonder where their gear may be? It is a slow operation and I am doing the best I can to move as much as I can. We are currently restructuring a few things around and I am thankful because things have gotten crazy slammed especially this past few months. It seems there is not enough time in the day to do everything all at once.
I started this business while in engineering school and now it is a full time gig. If I don't get to you right away it's really just because I am slammed. Yes! I will serve you right without a stone unturned.
Bear with me and we will get this done, thanks everyone for all of your patience and look forward to working with you all in the future! I currently in Seattle on a much needed two day break! But nonetheless, no rest for the wicked...

Best wade

 

[Colonel Monk]

Plus, this is the product launch of both products so it will take some time to get everything aligned as a habit.

That and the initial rush of orders will probably be bigger than the future ongoing demand. What I've heard so far says it'll be worth the wait.

CM

 

[MONOLITHLOUD]

Thanks for the support! This is true! But hopefully things will continue to stay steady and all operations will pan out like glass.

Plus, this is the product launch of both products so it will take some time to get everything aligned as a habit.

That and the initial rush of orders will probably be bigger than the future ongoing demand. What I've heard so far says it'll be worth the wait.

CM

 

[Colonel Monk]

Thanks for the support! This is true! But hopefully things will continue to stay steady and all operations will pan out like glass.

You bet. As soon as I have a job again (not too soon though ) I'll do my best to keep you busy with a Magma of my own.

Keep it up,

CM

 

[straightedge79]

Wade is the best and the Magma is killer!

Give the man a break, everything will work out the best!

 

[bassboysam]

For those not at the party over in the Stoner/doom bassists thread....


here are some MAGMA samples.

First:

Using only 1 channel, various drive settings and then a few different EQ settings as well.
MAGMA Single Channel by the_brow on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

Second:

Using two channels together, first the dirty tone from channel A on its own then I blend in a clean tone from channel B and play with the EQ on channle B. Did not really adjust channel A at all just some volume changes here and there.
MAGMA Two Channel by the_brow on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

Here is the recording chain.

4001 Ric > MAGMA > CROWN XLS1000 > Ampeg 210AV > Heil PR-40 > Sony Soundforge > 320kpbs MP3.

Apologies in advance for the lame riff. I suggest a good set of headphones so that you can hear the subtleties.

The tonal possibilities are endless with this preamp. once you understand how the tone controls and volume interact it becomes quite intuitive.

Great job with this Wade!

 

[Colonel Monk]

Thanks, Sam, sounds awesome.

I'll come over to the Stoom thread and see what other soundclips you all have.

 

[bassboysam]

No problem. I'm going to try and do some more in depth samples and maybe a video soon. Still learning what this preamp can do.

 

[Gonzo476]

Are you guys still waiting for your Magma?

 

[MSUsousaphone]

Sorry to dredge up some bad memories for peeps...but I'm newish to the whole Pre/Power amp thing. I have an Ashly SC-40 that I run into a Mesa Strategy 400. Really interested in trying out an Alembic F1x. This Magma REALLY had my interest piqued. Obviously, that's out of the question. I doubt a refurbished one will pop up used anytime, soon. Any other preamps I should check out. I know this is a Sunn Beta clone....what other preamps compare?

 

[bassboysam]

I haven't heard anything that sounds quite like it and I am not aware of anything that might be similar. The closest thing I can think of would be a Rusty Box.